Effects of purple corn anthocyanin on slaughter performance, immune function, the caecal microbiota and the transcriptome in chickens.

ABSTRACT: Poultry are susceptible to oxidative stress, which decreases immune function and negatively affects production performance under highly intensive feeding conditions. Moreover, anthocyanins can alleviate oxidative stress and improve immune functions in chickens. This study aimed to elucidate the effects of purple corn anthocyanin extract (PCE) on slaughter performance, immune function, the caecal microbiota and the transcriptome in chickens. A total of 180 female chickens were randomly divided into two groups, with one receiving a basal diet (CON) and one receiving a treatment (PCE) supplemented with 360 mg/kg PCE according to a completely randomized design. The results indicated that the levels of plasma immunoglobulin A, immunoglobulin G, immunoglobulin M, complement 3, and complement 4 i

SUBMITTER: Tian X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12002921 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature